Schaad agrees that Müller will be a good fit in Vancouver. "He's a guy who can be very serious sometimes, he can be fun, but he is one of the most intelligent players ever," he said. The Whitecaps' decision to sign Müller comes at a pivotal time in franchise history.

The story was known for a while, but now it is official. Bayern Munich’s long-standing legend Thomas Müller is moving to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Thomas Müller has completed his move to the Vancouver Whitecaps, the MLS team announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old has signed a contract through the remainder of the 2025 season with a Designated Player option for 2026,